June Events
4 Week Class Series - Creating a Functional, Supportive Home to "Live in Place"
(Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center/formerly TCOL)
Whether you’ve lived in your home for 30+ years or just moved into a new place and want it to finally feel like home, this class series is for you! If you're ready to make your home work better for the life you're living now, we’ll walk through simple, practical ways to create a home that supports your daily routines, activities, and well-being—so you can spend more time doing what you love and less time managing your space.
Each week builds on the next, with helpful homework to guide real changes at home. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about making your home work better for you. Maybe that means clearing off the dining table so you can host your grandkids for "Pizza Night," or setting up a cozy corner for reading and morning coffee. It’s about truly living in your home—what I like to call Living in Place. Here’s what we’ll cover each week:
Week 1: Function with Purpose – Set the Stage for Living in Place
- Learn about the 10 themes of “Living in Place” and discover how to bring more fun and function into your home.
- Set up easy systems to make everyday tasks like housekeeping, meal prep, or laundry simpler—so you have more time and energy for the things you enjoy (like visiting the Thompson Center/Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center).
- Let go of things and activities that no longer reflect your values, and learn simple ways to highlight your favorite items while thoughtfully letting go or passing along what you no longer need.
- Build a simple, personalized plan to keep your home working for you—now and into the future.
When: Tuesdays from 10-11 am, (June 17th & 24th, July 1st & 8th)
Where: Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center 3000 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI
Price: $20 (registration required)
Register at: (920) 939-3088
July Events
Downsizing Our Home - Expanding Our Hearts
(Neenah-Menasha YMCA)
Did you know that July 15 is National Give Something Away Day?
Join "Functional Living with April" for a special class filled with heart, helpful ideas, and
the joy of giving. Together, we’ll talk about practical ways to simplify your home, let go of
what you no longer need & pay it forward to others while creating a functional home that
supports you through all of life’s seasons...aka "Living in Place."
We invite you to bring a gently used household item(s) from your
home to bless local families in need struggling with medical debt. All
donations will go to the Community Benefit Tree and their thrift
store, Life’s Celebration Center. Proceeds directly support families
facing financial hardship during a medical crisis.
When: July 15th, 10-11am
Where: Neenah-Menasha YMCA (Meet in the Solarium)
Price: Free (registration required)
Register online at: ymcafoxcities.org/register or at the Member Service desk at any YMCA of the Fox Cities locations.
For more information contact Luann Luehring at 920.954.7643 or [email protected]
Join "Functional Living with April" for a special class filled with heart, helpful ideas, and
the joy of giving. Together, we’ll talk about practical ways to simplify your home, let go of
what you no longer need & pay it forward to others while creating a functional home that
supports you through all of life’s seasons...aka "Living in Place."
We invite you to bring a gently used household item(s) from your
home to bless local families in need struggling with medical debt. All
donations will go to the Community Benefit Tree and their thrift
store, Life’s Celebration Center. Proceeds directly support families
facing financial hardship during a medical crisis.
When: July 15th, 10-11am
Where: Neenah-Menasha YMCA (Meet in the Solarium)
Price: Free (registration required)
Register online at: ymcafoxcities.org/register or at the Member Service desk at any YMCA of the Fox Cities locations.
For more information contact Luann Luehring at 920.954.7643 or [email protected]
August Events
Functional Home Workshop
(Fox Crossing Park & Recreation)
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Experience the “Functional Home Workshop” and discover how to transform your home into a place that provides not only comfort, but support for you & your family’s daily needs. Learn practical strategies that you can easily incorporate into your home right away!
Topics covered:
Learn how to make your house, not only a home, but a functional home at the “Functional Home Workshop!” (Registration Required)
Topics covered:
- Functional living solutions
- Organizing and clearing spaces
- Simplifying systems & routines and much more.
Learn how to make your house, not only a home, but a functional home at the “Functional Home Workshop!” (Registration Required)
Class #209000-01
- When: Tuesday, August 12th, 6:00-8:30PM
- Where: Community Center (1000 Valley Rd.)
- Price: $35
- 👉 Register Here or call: (920) 720-7139
September Events
Women's Self-Care Circuit
An empowering event featuring a variety of wellness-focused vendor stations, designed to help women live a more balanced life—so they can continue showing up for themselves and for the world around them.
When: Sunday, September 7th, 9am-3pm
Where: The Gibson Social Club - 537 Main St. Oshkosh
Cost: Free
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPTukBu6QmweTCkwvtjhIPJB69gZZJIDb8x2vLqOQKwdoxCQ/viewform
Outagamie Caregiver Coalition's Caregiver Chat Series:
September Topic: Simplify (Presented by Functional Living with April)
The Caregiver Chats series is designed to provide a space to openly share and discuss what’s
happening in your life as a caregiver. Join us for insightful conversations about common caregiving topics, plus discover helpful resources and gain insight from professionals and
your peers. We are currently using Zoom so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeAvpX8tinJtF.../viewform
When: Wednesday, September 24th, 4-5pm
Cost: Free
An empowering event featuring a variety of wellness-focused vendor stations, designed to help women live a more balanced life—so they can continue showing up for themselves and for the world around them.
When: Sunday, September 7th, 9am-3pm
Where: The Gibson Social Club - 537 Main St. Oshkosh
Cost: Free
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPTukBu6QmweTCkwvtjhIPJB69gZZJIDb8x2vLqOQKwdoxCQ/viewform
Outagamie Caregiver Coalition's Caregiver Chat Series:
September Topic: Simplify (Presented by Functional Living with April)
The Caregiver Chats series is designed to provide a space to openly share and discuss what’s
happening in your life as a caregiver. Join us for insightful conversations about common caregiving topics, plus discover helpful resources and gain insight from professionals and
your peers. We are currently using Zoom so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeAvpX8tinJtF.../viewform
When: Wednesday, September 24th, 4-5pm
Cost: Free
October Events
Coming soon...
